Stem cells are the cellular putty from which all tissues of the body are made. Ever since human embryonic stem cells were first discovered in 1981, researchers have dreamed of using them to repair damaged tissue or create new organs. In 1997, the first clone, Dolly the sheep, was made, proving the powerful abilities of these cells. Learn more about the history of stem cells HERE.

Now, stem cells are used for everything from testing new drugs for efficacy to repairing wounds and treating spinal injuries. View more treatments HERE and a recent study in treating Alzheimer's using stem cells HERE.

Interested to learn more about stem cells? ACAM's President, Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, specializes in the treatment and provides a plethora of information! Visit the website HERE.

As an advocate for patients, Ariel wants everyone to learn how to be comfortable and happy. Every year that she is here on earth, she continually learns new ways to treat her patients and herself. Above all, she values a balance between personal health, wellbeing and happiness. When Ariel began a pre-medicine track in her undergraduate studies, she saw physicians had a distancing in their work. Nursing, on the other hand, felt more compatible with Ariel's skillsets and values as she valued the one-on-one interaction with patients- having the ability to guide them in variety of different ways using complementary and alternative therapies.

If you're scrambling for last minute gifts, we've got you covered! Who doesn't enjoy a tasty treat and homemade is always a great option. Eating Well created a great list of food gift ideas and recipes that are easy to make in large batches; we've listed a few of our favorites below:

The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine.